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Dion Marketing’s On-the-Ball Strategy Brings More than a Decade of Client Success

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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“After the pandemic, we realized that expanding the industries of our clients would put our company in a more stable growth pattern,” explains Julie Dion, founder and president of Dion Marketing.

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  • “After the pandemic, we realized that expanding the industries of our clients would put our company in a more stable growth pattern,” explains Julie Dion, founder and president of Dion Marketing.
  • Now, Dion Marketing is the agency of record for several nonprofits including Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, Gabriel House of Care, and Impact Christian Academy.
  • Business growth made this move not only possible but vital to make room for the expanded team of marketing professionals at Dion Marketing.
  • While the diversified client list has helped solidify Dion’s growth trajectory, the attractions industry has always been Dion Marketing’s bread and butter.

40,000 Participants in 18 Countries for the 14th Annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ are Joined by Disney World Resorts, Olympic Medalists and U.S. Marines

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEAM WLSL™, a global team of aquatic facilities and water safety organizations, coordinated by the World Waterpark Association (WWA), kicked off the first official weekend of summer with tens of thousands of kids on six continents all participating in the same global swimming lesson. In addition to sharing critical water safety skills, the lesson helps build awareness about the vital importance of teaching kids to swim to help prevent drowning.

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  • In the U.S., more drowning and near-drowning accidents take place in June and July than any other time period according to the CDC.
  • The upcoming 4th of July holiday also sees an increase in drowning accidents compared to other weeks during the summer.
  • "We want to make sure people are safer around the water and the best way to do that is swimming lessons."
  • Soundbites: Olympic Medalists Cullen Jones, Maritza McClendon and instructors on the importance of learning to swim.

May 15th Is International Water Safety Day: Be Water Smart

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- May 15, 2023 is International Water Safety Day. It's a day designated to spread global awareness of the drowning pandemic and to educate youth in becoming safer in and around the water. On this day, activities are happening in local communities to share drowning awareness and water safety education, including in schools, on swim teams, and more. 

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- May 15, 2023 is International Water Safety Day.
  • On this day, activities are happening in local communities to share drowning awareness and water safety education, including in schools, on swim teams, and more.
  • "Share water safety awareness and education in your community by using NDPA's Water Safety Season Toolkit and learning the 5 Layers of Protection ," said Adam Katchmarchi, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Drowning Prevention Alliance.
  • We encourage everyone to be part of the water safety conversation on social media on May 15th using these hash tags: #IWSD, #IWSD2023, #InternationalWaterSafetyDay and #WaterSafetyMonth.

National Water Safety Month Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Water Safety Coalition, comprised of the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and the World Waterpark Association (WWA), along with Governors in 45+ states, are working together to promote May as the 20th annual National Water Safety Month.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Water Safety Coalition, comprised of the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and the World Waterpark Association (WWA), along with Governors in 45+ states, are working together to promote May as the 20th annual National Water Safety Month.
  • The National Water Safety Month campaign plays a foundational role in leading the conversation about how to keep families safer around water.
  • The initiative to strengthen water safety education has led to national media coverage, improved legislation and critical advocacy efforts throughout the U.S.
    "NRPA is proud to support National Water Safety Month.
  • The Coalition supports water safety activities throughout the month and during swim season, including:
    International Water Safety Day on May 15, 2023, is designed to spread global awareness about drowning prevention and educate youth about becoming safer in and around water.

Ireland claims it gave whisky-making to Scotland, and the Scots tend to agree, however, Canada now makes the 'World's Best' potstill whisky!

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Just announced at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards (WWA) in London UK, Macaloney's Kildara single potstill whisky took home the gold medal for 'World's Best.'

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  • Just announced at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards (WWA) in London UK, Macaloney's Kildara single potstill whisky took home the gold medal for 'World's Best.'
  • This success demonstrates the resilience of Macaloney Distillers, who settled a lawsuit with the Scotch Whisky Association in April 2022.
  • Scotland, Ireland, the U.S.A., Japan and many other countries compete with over 1,500 whisky entries at the WWA.
  • In taking 'World's Best Potstill Whisky,' Macaloney's Island Distillery, which has been making potstill whisky since 2019 beat 15-year-old, 21-year-old, and even 27-year-old whiskies to take the top award.

Legal Settlement Removes Barriers for Disabled Workers & Opens Worldwide Employment in the US Foreign Service

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a settlement was approved in the historic Meyer, et al. v. Blinken (Department of State) case. This landmark settlement overhauls a medical clearance system in place for decades which led to unlawful disability discrimination in the US Foreign Service. 

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  • This landmark settlement overhauls a medical clearance system in place for decades which led to unlawful disability discrimination in the US Foreign Service.
  • The case commenced in 2006 and continued through contentious litigation until the settlement was signed in December 2022.
  • "In the past, people with disabilities were stereotyped as unable to serve their country in the Foreign Service.
  • The State Department's stereotypes about mental health conditions kept him from his dream career in the Foreign Service.

Macaloney's Island Distillery Launches Canada's First-Ever Triple-Distilled Single Potstill Whisky Range

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Which is why it makes perfect sense that Macaloney's Island Distillery is launching a quartet of Irish-style Triple Distilled Single Potstill Whiskies – and just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

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  • Which is why it makes perfect sense that Macaloney's Island Distillery is launching a quartet of Irish-style Triple Distilled Single Potstill Whiskies – and just in time for St. Patrick's Day!
  • laughs Macaloney about his foray into the potstill whisky category.
  • "In our case here at Macaloney's, I come by my potstill whisky making honestly: I studied Irish potstill whisky making at Midleton distillery in Ireland where I spent time with their Master Whiskymaker who taught me their traditional methods."
  • Killeigh Whiskymaker's Signature Selection won Canada's Best Potstill at WWA 2022, with Kildara Whiskymaker's Signature Selection taking a gold medal at the awards too.

Woodlands Water Agency: Erich Peterson Appointed as New General Manager

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Woodlands Water Agency (WWA) Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Erich Peterson, P.E. to replace James M. Stinson, P.E. as the agency's next general manager.

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  • Veteran engineer, MUD manager to succeed retiring 29-year GM James M. Stinson
    THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Woodlands Water Agency (WWA) Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Erich Peterson, P.E.
  • Mr. Peterson began his employment with Woodlands Water today after WWA trustees approved an employment agreement with him on Jan. 11, 2023.
  • Mr. Stinson, who plans to retire after 29 years as general manager of the agency, will remain with Woodlands Water for several months to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
  • Bob Lux, President of Woodlands Water Board of Trustees, said, "We look forward to seeing Erich build on Jim Stinson's successes as general manager.

AiDot officially Joins the Connectivity Standards Alliance

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --AiDot smart home, a smart home ecosystem brand, announced that it has officially joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --AiDot smart home, a smart home ecosystem brand, announced that it has officially joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance.
  • AiDot will support the development and popularization of the matter standard protocol as an Alliance member in the future.
  • The Connectivity Standards Alliance is a global organization of 550 companies working together to simplify and harmonize the Internet of Things (IoT) through technology standards, dedicated to creating, maintaining, and delivering open global standards for the IoT and the smart home.
  • Matter, the new smart home standard officially launched by the Connectivity Standards Alliance in October 2022, enables Matter-compliant IoT devices and ecosystems to communicate securely, removing interoperability barriers and ushering in a new era of innovation.

AiDot ecosystem New Matter-Certified Smart Light Bulbs now on Pre-Sale

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AiDot smart home, a smart home ecosystem brand, is one of the first brands to support Matter.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AiDot smart home, a smart home ecosystem brand, is one of the first brands to support Matter.
  • Currently, the Matter-compatible smart bulbs are pre-sale on AiDot official store and will be shipped in early 2023.
  • The smart light bulb is only a start, linking more smart devices and establishing a unique smart life.
  • Brands that have joined the AiDot ecosystem include well-known smart device brands, such as Linkind, OREiN, MuJoy, Winees, WELOV, Syvio, GoGonova, Ganiza, etc.